Tuesday, January 26, 2010

MLA Marc Dalton - Maple Ridge Mission

Heavenly Father, we bring Marc Dalton before you today. We ask that you would help him as he serves the interests of his constituents while he serves our great province as well. Lord, we ask that you would continue to bless him with your wisdom, strength and insight. Grant him favour within his caucus and across party lines. Use him as a bridge builder among MLA’s from both sides of the house. Bless his marriage, his family and those who work to support him. We ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen

Marc Dalton was elected as MLA to represent the riding of Maple Ridge-Mission on May 12, 2009.

Previously, Marc worked as a long-time teacher in the Maple Ridge School District at both the elementary and high school levels. He has a Bachelors Degree in French and History and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership, both from Simon Fraser University. Raised in a military family he lived in bases across the country and served in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves after graduating. He is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Maple Ridge.

Mr. Dalton is Aboriginal (Metis) and speaks French. He has led student exchanges to Quebec to promote unity, French language fluency and an appreciation of Canadian culture. He has attended the Teachers Institute of Parliamentary Democracy in Ottawa and has been active in politics at all different levels over the past 25 years.

Mr. Dalton is a resident of Maple Ridge and has been married to his wife, Marlene, for 24 years. They have three grown children.

For several years, Mr. Dalton worked as a volunteer with youth and reaching out to the needy. Currently, he and Marlene are involved with feeding the homeless in downtown Maple Ridge.